Jennifer Paganelli Email and Phone Number

Accountant, Blue Water Capital Management, Syracuse, NY (Part-time) 2006 - PresentRole: Manage accounts payable and receivable, bank and brokerage reconciliations, payroll for 7 employees, and cash flow projections for this SEC registered firm that provides investment management and financial planning services. • Participate in ($1.4M) annual budget planning and implementation with (3) business owners.• Prepare and analyze quarterly budgets and collaborate with the senior team throughout all aspects of the annual accounting cycle to determine if goals are met.• Generate and review quarterly financial statements for accuracy and to ensure goals are met.

Buyer, Barbara and Company, Denver, CO 1997 - 2003Role: Interfaced directly with storeowner in planning and purchasing for a women’s clothing store that realized $3.0M in annual sales. • Generated and analyzed reports to track past trends and determine growth opportunities.• Initiated and influenced large buys from top vendors by analyzing past sales and current trends.• Negotiated vendor contracts and expedited payments that reduced operating expenses.• Communicated with vendors to resolve problems, negotiate delivery dates and plan special events.

Federated Department Stores, Sterns division, Paramus, NJ 1991 - 1996Buyer / Assistant Buyer (1992 - 1996)Role: Promoted to independently manage the purchase and distribution of better sportswear for 26 branch stores generating $11M annual sales. Supervised and trained 2 assistant buyers. Managed daily operations of buying office.• Within one year, increased sales 8% and overall profitability 2% over fiscal plan.• Maximized sales and improved turnover by developing aggressive promotional pricing strategies.• Built vendor relationships that maximized profits and overall quality of service.• Developed six-month seasonal plans by analyzing past sales performance and current trends.Special recognition: Awarded Buyer of the Year and Buyer of the Quarter in a highly competitive market.